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Just a rant.
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| davis422 |
Posted on 06/01/11 - 5:00 PM
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So my tilt trim (t/t) has not been working. I first tried a few things I read on here and got some good advice from a post I made. I then contacted MW (Matt) who has the same boat as me and always gives sound advice. After enough I broke down and took it to the local Johnson/Evinrude mechanic. After two dayswith the boat he looked it over called me back. He said I need a new t/t motor and gave me a price. I took the boat home to see if I could do it myself.
I researched a new one and was outside looking over the motor to figure out how hard it would be when my neighbor came over looked at the motor and said "should this black wire go anywhere?" I looked at it, said I wonder touched it to the block and the t/t motor worked.
I regrounded it and am back in business. I feel like calling the local guy and asking why. Would this be wrong? I was happy but also angry at the same time. If two guys drinking a beer can fgure it than why couldn't the guy getting $65.00 an hour.
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| kamie |
Posted on 06/01/11 - 5:50 PM
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Find a new local mechanic, now when you no longer need one.
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| GIjaywhaler |
Posted on 06/01/11 - 6:22 PM
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kamie wrote:
Find a new local mechanic, now when you no longer need one.
X2 on what Kamie said..
That is a shame the mechanic tried to hose you.
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| kamie |
Posted on 06/01/11 - 7:13 PM
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I have had one stiff me as well, back when i first got my boat, I had engine issues. I took the boat to a mechanic who promptly told me the boat was waterlogged when really all that was wrong, was i have mis installed my new prop.
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| fishrswim |
Posted on 06/01/11 - 7:21 PM
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You're not alone. I just got my new bimini and after bringing the boat home noticed that several of the stainless components were recycled from someones old top. And this was from the local BW dealer. Of course they said bring it back and we'll make it right. But that meant two days for me and four ferry rides, which they didn't offer to compensate me for. Needless to say, I won't be going back.
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| John Fyke |
Posted on 06/01/11 - 7:36 PM
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Everyone stop drinking and take it to someone else. You will be better off.
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| Binkie |
Posted on 06/01/11 - 7:41 PM
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Those kinds of business people also do poor work so they don`t get repeat customers, so they wind up hosing any new customers that happenchance by just to stay in business. Its a never ending cycle. If it was me I would contact that repair place and ask that question about the beer drinkers figuring out. LOL
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| CES |
Posted on 06/01/11 - 8:41 PM
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This is exactly why I've always done my own maintenance. It doesn't take much to use the Internet and ask around for advice. More times than not, the advice given is indeed good advice.
Glad you figured it out.
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| Phil T |
Posted on 06/02/11 - 4:45 AM
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Davis -
Good news indeed.
The certified factory mech's are $100-120 down here.
Now just get out there, this nice weather will not last!
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| Mark Finkenstaedt |
Posted on 06/02/11 - 6:22 AM
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So the lesson is.. first - have the wife or neighbor look for the obvious! ;-)
My mechanic seems to have dropped me!
I referred a friend (and others) and that situation worked out poorly (no fault of mine). I have emailed several times for supplies and greetings but he's dissing me. Collateral damage I suppose.
No problem two can play that game. I ordered cheaper online and the stuff was on my doorstep within days - much easier.
Takes all sorts, but these boat people seem a special type of unreliable.
I'll see some of you tomorrow for the Potomac swim.
Edited by Mark Finkenstaedt on 06/02/11 - 6:25 AM
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| davis422 |
Posted on 06/02/11 - 7:06 AM
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I guess I was certain that I was not the first this happened to. I guess that I was just a little peaved because I had trust in my guy. Thanks for the Private message I will now be going to the new guy.
Boat is hooked up, fueled up and I will be on the water in 20 minutes.
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| dreilly |
Posted on 06/02/11 - 7:44 AM
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We should start a thread for "Worst shop experience". I bet there would be some really good ones.
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| duf |
Posted on 06/02/11 - 12:23 PM
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how about a losers list of where not to go?
Duf
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| cmeichler33 |
Posted on 06/02/11 - 1:22 PM
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I had a 35hp mercury that was giving my problems, i brought it too my local Merc dealer, dealer told me that it needed a carb rebuild, and water pump. Charged me $1090. bucks. I looked at the bill and it stated, changed lower unit oil. I asked him, why he changed the lower unit oil and he stated, you have to change the oil when you do a water pump! I didnt argue with him, I told him that I would not be taking my motor back to him. Also, not only did he rip me off and overcharge me, when i got home fuel was pouring out from the bottom of the carb. I should have told him to keep the motor. I never authorized him to change the lower unit oil, nor do you have to when changing the water pump! Lucky for me, I fixed the carb and sold the motor for $800. I didnt know how easy it was to fix a carb and change a water pump. You live and learn. This merc dealer is in Long Island NY, if anyone wants to know the name PM me!
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| John Fyke |
Posted on 06/02/11 - 2:07 PM
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I would expect any mechanic to change the lower unit oil when putting in a new impeller. Are you serious?
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| dreilly |
Posted on 06/02/11 - 2:15 PM
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I like Duf's idea. Can we start a "Shops to Avoid" list without getting in trouble? I have #1 on the list for East Texas.
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| rtengel |
Posted on 06/02/11 - 4:43 PM
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FWIW - one of the first things I purchased with each outboard was a repair manual. The manuals are poorly written, but if you read them over and over enough while staring at your engine, you can generally figure out how to repair/replace/service many/most things.
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| CES |
Posted on 06/02/11 - 6:18 PM
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Lower unit oil and water pumps aren't related. To do one without doing the other is quite normal. The mechanic was out of line for doing unauthorized work.
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| cmeichler33 |
Posted on 06/02/11 - 6:46 PM
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John Fyke wrote:
I would expect any mechanic to change the lower unit oil when putting in a new impeller. Are you serious?
Lower unit oil and an impeller are two different entities. You dont have to change the lower unit oil when you change an impeller, especially if your going to be charged over 100 bucks!
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| John Fyke |
Posted on 06/02/11 - 8:36 PM
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Get real.
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